Sophia watched as Bryce approached, his charming smile and confident stride making her instincts go on high alert. She turns to Harriet, her mind racing.Harriet simply watched as they went back and forth. Sophia looked completely aggravated. She observed Sophia's tense posture and guarded expression. She returned to Harriet after Bryce had gone. Sophia forced a smile. “What was that about?” Her eyebrows furrowed. Sophia forced a casual tone, "Oh, Bryce? He's just a contractor I worked with on a project. He didn't meet my expectations, so I cut ties with him. That's all."Harriet's face wrinkled, "Okay. If you're sure that's all."Sophia's expression turned stiff, but her voice was firm and defensive, "Yes, Harriet, I'm positive. Let's just drop it, okay?" She asserted, reading Harriet's suspicions more. Harriet sensed her unease. She decides to leave it be and not press the issue further. Her curiosity piqued but they had just kissed and made up so there was no need to drag it.
“So you're just going from work, then you're to see a friend, then you'll be back here?” “That sounds about right. I'll be back before 5pm so I can help you supervise, my mum.”“Alright, I'll take your word for it.”Noah left a very important detail out. He wasn't going to work, he had other plans. Since the kids loved attempting to drive so much, he had decided to get them cars. Not just any kind, custom made from a car company itself. They were children of a conglomerate, they deserved the best. Noah kept it from Sophia because he wanted it to be a surprise, both to her and the kids. Sophia was bad at surprises and keeping secrets. The other reason he was out was to meet up with his college friend. She had said she had something important to discuss with him. He tried to push the meeting but she insisted that it was important, she even called it an emergency. Since she was so persistent, he squeezed her into his schedule. It was supposed to be in and out, or so he thought. The
Noah's eyes fluttered open, groggily taking in his surroundings. He tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over him, forcing him back onto the bed. Emily's face came into focus. "Emily, why am I being kept here? What's going on? What's the meaning of all this?" His voice was less than a whisper. He battled for breath. "You just need to rest, Noah. You'll be fine soon.""Who's paying you to do this? Tell me, Emily. I have a right to know."She was hesitant, "I... I can't reveal that, Noah. Please try to understand. I know that you're a curious one. I can't believe you were about to let me, a damsel in distress, sort out her own problems.""Listen, Emily. I'll triple whatever they're paying you. Just let me go, and we'll forget this ever happened.""Noah, I can't. I'm sorry. You just need to trust me."Noah's eyes narrowed at her. Was she insane? She had him drugged and handcuffed to the bed, now she was asking for trust? His mind racing with possibilities. He knew very well
Sophia stuck around just for while. She stayed in Noah's house because he still wasn't able to shake off the happenings of the last few days. Staying with his mother in the same house didn't quite her the case. How could Jeffery have so much control over the company. He sent out a huge payment using the company account. How was that even possible?Everyday, he was getting more and resourceful. Recruiting his old classmate was a whole different level. It was still morning. The warm sunshine danced across her face. She was sipping on a mock tail with an contented smile spread across her face.She watched the twins play in the kiddy pool splashing and playing, their giggles and squeals filled the air. The sound of water splashing gave her serenity. It was much-needed given the chaos and uncertainty of recent events. For a moment, all seemed right with the world.A gentle breeze rustled her hair, Sophia felt a sense of peace settle over her. She closed her eyes, letting the tranquilit
“Here, sign it and leave!” he demanded. Sophia stared down at the document tossed at her. ‘Divorce agreement’ she read in her mind. Sophia smacked her lips. ‘He didn’t even wait for a solid week before getting rid of me she thought to herself. She wanted to believe it was a dream, but that was her reality. Her husband wanted a divorce from her, after two years of marriage. Even if the marriage was based on a contract, it was still a marriage. Noah Milton paced the floor of what was supposed to be he and Sophia’s bedroom, a place she never dared to enter, except on special occasions. She recorded the look on Noah’s face before speaking, “Noah, your dad just—” Sophia swallowed the next words about to escape her lips as Noah’s icy grey eyes met hers. Sophia was married to the most influential man in the city. The CEO of Milton group Noah Milton. It would be an honor for any woman in the whole city to be engaged, talk more of married to the most sought out man in all the city, but for S
Sophia gripped her chest tightly as if it felt like her heart was about to escape from her chest. Her hand slipped over her mouth as she tried to muffle her cries. She left the bathroom in the guest room scanning the room. ‘Two years’ she whispered. She had lived in the guest house just a small distance from the main mansion. The building was neat with very modern amenities. She didn’t lack anything and had a dozen staffs assigned at her beck and call. Noah reduced the amount of attention she was being given by the staff when his girlfriend, Kira Robinson, the daughter and sole heir to the Robinson group started to nag him. A union between the Milton’s and the Robinson’s would consolidate both families in the world of business for a lifetime. None the less, that wasn’t what George wanted for Noah. Kira Robinson was never a good fit. She acted like a spoiled child because her actions were always inconsequential. It happened that way because of how quickly her father’s PR coul
The light from the huge floor to ceiling windows had got him uncomfortable. He stood up promptly to find his phone. Noah staggered immediately falling back into his king sized bed. He propped himself up with his pillow with a look of disbelief on his face. His eyes narrowed when he found the anklet he had given to Sophia, vividly remembering his warning to her, “Take it off at your own risk.” In a house filled with luxury, the poor girl stood out like a sour thumb. All he wanted was for her not to get accustomed to the comfortable life he had provided. Noah started at himself in the mirror. He looked pathetic. It was another night of drinking himself to sleep. Ever since his dad died, he found it really difficult to sleep properly. He had to be on meds or scotch. His head spun a little when he remembered all the terrible things he had told Sophia. The guilt engulfed him like a large quilt. He didn’t know what to do with himself. Noah shot out of bed. His head was completely o
Sophia clicked her tongue, still trying to figure out a few things. She was making the finishing touches on her leaving plan. Chantelle seemed to be more excited than she was about moving to a totally different city. She put a call to Chantelle, it rang but there was no response. This was the first time she was leaving the city. She couldn’t believe herself, running far away because of a man. Anytime the thought of her father crossed her mind, there was this subtle conviction to stay and fight for what she wanted. But Chantelle was another voice of conviction telling her otherwise. Sophia’s dad was a driver for a popular company in LA. Her mother worked as a pre-school teacher so they were doing well enough. Her father died on the day of her high school graduation while he was driving to go see her. Sophia recalled him complaining about the brakes on the car, claiming they were faulty. He had complained to his boss who refused to do anything about it. She blamed herself f